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I had to write an article for my Woodie Awards experience. I didn't get to be on the red carpet, and since things hadn't gone as planned, I was really worried about the article and it turning out awful. I'm pretty pleased with it though. I haven't written for the paper since May, so it was really weird and it took me a bit to get going and back in the swing of things. I had to IM with my editor as I was doing it so she could answer some of my AP Style questions (I have forgotten so much! Christ!). But I kind of missed it. It felt good to write something productive, that I really enjoyed writing about. So, here it is.
College students crowded the streets of New York City the night of Wednesday November 12th, 2008, waiting to enter Roseland Ballroom for the 2008 mtvU Woodie Awards. The annual show is a chance to honor breaking new artists that are making a scene on college campuses across the nation. The show has propelled winners of the past into the publics' eye, such as Gym Class Heroes, The Academy Is, Muse and Boys Like Girls.
The night started off with DJ A-Trak spinning beats for the crowd as the thousands of college kids in attendance waited somewhat impatiently for the show to begin. As soon as the lights went down, cheers began to tear through Roseland Ballroom and the night started off with a performance by Asher Roth. Roth then crowd surfed his way up to the second stage to join The Cool Kids for a performance.
With the energy high, Paramore were the first presenters to make their way to the stage, prompting many in the crowd to crane their necks in order to get a glimpse of Hayley Williams. Paramore awarded Motion City Soundtrack with the Best Video Woodie (Video of the Year) for their video for the song "It Had to be You." Paramore would go on to win Woodie of the Year (Artist of the Year) later on in the night.
Lykke Li, hailing all the way from Sweden and nominated for the Breaking Woodie (Best Emerging Artist) put on an energetic, interesting and entertaining performance of her songs "Dance, Dance, Dance" and "I'm Good I'm Gone." Q-Tip joined her on stage for a collaboration of "Can I Kick It." Q-Tip then performed a medley of "Move", "Vibrant Thing" and "Gettin' Up." The crowd went wild for the legendary hip-hop artist after he had finished his surprise performance.
Last year's Breaking Woodie winners Boys Like Girls made their way to the podium to present this years award, which went to the band There For Tomorrow. Mark Hoppus, currently of the band +44 but best known for his previous band Blink 182, made his way to the stage for what was undoubtedly one of the highlights of the night. Cameras were out, pictures were being snapped and the crowd went crazy for Hoppus as he said, "Well hello students, my name is Mark Hoppus and I will be your professor this evening." Cheers continued as Hoppus began to introduce the next performers, All Time Low, who he recently co-wrote a song with for their upcoming album. Hoppus commented on the experience saying, "Co-writing's always a little awkward experience at first because it's like how about you get in a room with a bunch of sweaty dudes that you don't know, and see what happens." Hoppus proceeded to threaten to break each members guitar of All Time Low if he didn't get a "gnarly" writers share on the upcoming album.
Gearing up for what was one of the most anticipated performances of the night, Debbie Harry of former Blondie fame, took to the stage to introduce the next performer, Santogold, who was also up for Woodie of the Year. Santogold sent fans rushing to the stage, trying to get the best view, while she performed her single "L.E.S. Artistes." She was then joined onstage by one of last year's performers, Spank Rock, for a surprise performance of the song "Shove It."
With appearances made by Andrew McMahon of Jack's Mannequin, Moby, Zoe Kravitz and the All American Rejects, the Woodies gave college students a chance to catch a glimpse of some of their favorite celebrities, but also get a sneak peek at possibly the next break out star of this year. Whether it was hip-hop, dance or pop punk, the Woodies provided a little something for everyone, regardless of their musical taste
College students crowded the streets of New York City the night of Wednesday November 12th, 2008, waiting to enter Roseland Ballroom for the 2008 mtvU Woodie Awards. The annual show is a chance to honor breaking new artists that are making a scene on college campuses across the nation. The show has propelled winners of the past into the publics' eye, such as Gym Class Heroes, The Academy Is, Muse and Boys Like Girls.
The night started off with DJ A-Trak spinning beats for the crowd as the thousands of college kids in attendance waited somewhat impatiently for the show to begin. As soon as the lights went down, cheers began to tear through Roseland Ballroom and the night started off with a performance by Asher Roth. Roth then crowd surfed his way up to the second stage to join The Cool Kids for a performance.
With the energy high, Paramore were the first presenters to make their way to the stage, prompting many in the crowd to crane their necks in order to get a glimpse of Hayley Williams. Paramore awarded Motion City Soundtrack with the Best Video Woodie (Video of the Year) for their video for the song "It Had to be You." Paramore would go on to win Woodie of the Year (Artist of the Year) later on in the night.
Lykke Li, hailing all the way from Sweden and nominated for the Breaking Woodie (Best Emerging Artist) put on an energetic, interesting and entertaining performance of her songs "Dance, Dance, Dance" and "I'm Good I'm Gone." Q-Tip joined her on stage for a collaboration of "Can I Kick It." Q-Tip then performed a medley of "Move", "Vibrant Thing" and "Gettin' Up." The crowd went wild for the legendary hip-hop artist after he had finished his surprise performance.
Last year's Breaking Woodie winners Boys Like Girls made their way to the podium to present this years award, which went to the band There For Tomorrow. Mark Hoppus, currently of the band +44 but best known for his previous band Blink 182, made his way to the stage for what was undoubtedly one of the highlights of the night. Cameras were out, pictures were being snapped and the crowd went crazy for Hoppus as he said, "Well hello students, my name is Mark Hoppus and I will be your professor this evening." Cheers continued as Hoppus began to introduce the next performers, All Time Low, who he recently co-wrote a song with for their upcoming album. Hoppus commented on the experience saying, "Co-writing's always a little awkward experience at first because it's like how about you get in a room with a bunch of sweaty dudes that you don't know, and see what happens." Hoppus proceeded to threaten to break each members guitar of All Time Low if he didn't get a "gnarly" writers share on the upcoming album.
Gearing up for what was one of the most anticipated performances of the night, Debbie Harry of former Blondie fame, took to the stage to introduce the next performer, Santogold, who was also up for Woodie of the Year. Santogold sent fans rushing to the stage, trying to get the best view, while she performed her single "L.E.S. Artistes." She was then joined onstage by one of last year's performers, Spank Rock, for a surprise performance of the song "Shove It."
With appearances made by Andrew McMahon of Jack's Mannequin, Moby, Zoe Kravitz and the All American Rejects, the Woodies gave college students a chance to catch a glimpse of some of their favorite celebrities, but also get a sneak peek at possibly the next break out star of this year. Whether it was hip-hop, dance or pop punk, the Woodies provided a little something for everyone, regardless of their musical taste